14th February 2026, 6:00pm GMT
This Valentine’s Day, celebrate the deepest love story – the one between yourself and your heritage.
Join British-Nigerian author Zara Okafor for an intimate Instagram Live about ‘The Mapmaker’s Daughter’ and the journey of cultural rediscovery. Broadcasting from her South London studio, surrounded by family maps and photographs that inspired her debut novel.
Discover how Zara used cartography to navigate her identity between two worlds. She’ll share actual family documents that influenced the book, including letters in Igbo she recently learnt to translate.
What we’ll explore:
- Writing multicultural identity authentically
- Researching family heritage through storytelling
- London’s rôle in immigrant narratives
- Practical advice for heritage-based fiction
Share your own family maps using #MyHeritageMap! Free event – no registration needed.
@BookEstuaryPress Instagram Live | Recording available on IGTV afterwards